Statement issued by the Zimbabwe National SPCA

Please see below a recent Statement issued by the Zimbabwe National SPCA with regard to the Pet Mart being held on Saturday the 30th of May 2009.

The organisers of this event aim to promote the responsible and safe keeping of all pets in Zimbabwe. We welcome the presence of the ZNSPCA at this event to promote anti-cruelty awareness. If you have any concerns or questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

ZNSPCA have been in contact by the organisers of the Petmart to be held on Saturday 30th May 2009 and subsequent to our recent statement they have informed us that no companion animals will be offered for sale at this function. Pet animals such as rabbits, birds and fish will be available to the public. SPCA Inspectors will be at the function and assist the organisers to educate the public on the care of these animals offered for sale. We thank the organisers for not promoting the unnecessary breeding of dogs and cats by offering them for sale. We look forward to meeting with the public to educate them on the care of all animals in Zimbabwe.